Climate of Multan

The city of Multan is located in southern Punjab province at almost the exact centre of Pakistan. The closest major city is Sahiwal. The area around the city is a flat plain and is ideal for agriculture, with many citrus and mango farms. There are many canals that cut across the Multan District, providing water from nearby farms. This makes the land very fertile. However usually land close to the Chenab are usually flooded in the monsoon season.

Multan features an arid climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The city witnesses some of the most extreme weather in the country. During the summers, temperatures reach approximately 54 °C (129 °F), and in the winter −1 °C (30 °F) has been recorded. The average rainfall is roughly 127 millimetres (5.0 in). Dust storms are a common occurrence within the city.